December 28, 2011:

New York Racing Association President and CEO Charles Hayward has apologized for the issue regarding the overcharging of takeout on exotic wagers which have cost horseplayers millions of dollars

December 21, 2011:

It has been reported that the New York Racing Association will be trying to return $8.6 million back to horseplayers after it has been found that the organization overcharged on a plethora of exotic wagers

August 5, 2011:

New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini today announced that the Board approved simulcasting of New York-based harness races at the three thoroughbred tracks operated by the New York Racing Association (NYRA)

June 30, 2011:

The New York Racing Association announced today that its chief operating officer, Hal Handel, will be leaving NYRA this September after the Saratoga racing meet

June 22, 2011:

It has been reported that New York Budget Director Robert Megna has told the New York Racing Association that it must change its behaviour, and that he has requested an inquiry by state investigators into NYRA after the organization was secretive regarding finances and executive salaries